File 600/1905 Pt 5 'Aden Hinterland: Treaty with Sultan of Balahaf' [‎113v] (10/152)

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and punishment of offenders. But the situation at Balahaf is not understood.
It is assumed that Mohsin is the ex-Sultan, who was deposed in 1894. His
return to Balahaf does not seem to have been reported by Aden authorities, hut
Bury’s recent report states that Mohsin is the actual Sultan, and that Saleh-bin-
Abdulla is a mere puppet. The Political Officer should, therefore, ascertain the
true state of affairs, and submit a report for such orders as may be necessary.
The opportunity may be utilised for taking the Sultan of Shehr and
Mokalla to Mokalla.
AtP. yy-
No. 5729, dated Bombay Castle, the 5th August 1902.
From—The Hon’ble Mr. S. W. Edoert.ey, C.I.E., I.C.S., Acting Chief Secretary
to the Government of Bombay From c. 1668-1858, the East India Company’s administration in the city of Bombay [Mumbai] and western India. From 1858-1947, a subdivision of the British Raj. It was responsible for British relations with the Gulf and Red Sea regions. ,
To—H. S. Barnes, Esq., C.S.I., I.C.S., Secretary to the Government of India,
Foreign Department.
I am directed to forward, for the information of the Government of India,
copy of a letter No. 196, dated the 19th July 1902, from the Political Resident A senior ranking political representative (equivalent to a Consul General) from the diplomatic corps of the Government of India or one of its subordinate provincial governments, in charge of a Political Residency. ,
Aden, reporting the result of his visit to Shehr and Balahaf, and to say that the
remarks of the Bombay Government will be sent hereafter.
No. 196, dated Aden Residency An office of the East India Company and, later, of the British Raj, established in the provinces and regions considered part of, or under the influence of, British India. , the 19th July 1902.
From— Lieotenant-Colonel H. M. Abud, Officiating Political Resident A senior ranking political representative (equivalent to a Consul General) from the diplomatic corps of the Government of India or one of its subordinate provincial governments, in charge of a Political Residency. , Aden,
To—The Hon’ble Mr. S. W. Edgerley, C.I.E., I.C.S., Acting Chief Secretary
to the Government of Bombay From c. 1668-1858, the East India Company’s administration in the city of Bombay [Mumbai] and western India. From 1858-1947, a subdivision of the British Raj. It was responsible for British relations with the Gulf and Red Sea regions. .
In continuation of my letter No 180, dated 29th June 1902, I have the
honour to report that I return to Aden
today, having carried out, as far as is
possible, the orders of Government regard
ing affairs at Shehr and Mokalla, contain
ed in the orders, cited in the margin. I may here add that I found it also conve
nient to settle the Balahaf* case at the
same time, and my proceedings will be
reported in the sequence of events.
GoTorament of India telegram No. 1122*E.A„
dated 3rd June 1902, received 13th June 1902, under
Bombay Government, No. 369-M., dated 6th June
1902.
Letter No. 390-P., dated 12th June 1902.
* Telegram to Bombay, 2fith June.
Telegram from Bombay, i’rd July.
Letter No. 197, dated 6th July to Bombay.
2. Sanction of Government for H. M. S. “ Ferseus ” to use force, if neces
sary, to carry out the objects in view, was accorded by telegram dated 8th July
1902, and confirmed by His Excellency the Naval Commander-in-Chief by tele
gram, dated 9th July 1902.
3. I accordingly left on Saturday the 12th instant in the R. I. M. S.
"Mayo? accompanied by Khan Bahadur Muncherji Rustomji Dholu, C.I.E.,
His Highness the Sultan of Shehr and Mokalla, and his son, Sultan Omar, and,
having on board the following troops, under command of Captain G. N. Cory,
D.S.O., Royal Dublin lusiliers, with 2nd-Lieutenant E. M. Little, R.G.A., as
his Staff Officer:—
100 men, Royal Dublin Fusiliers, under 2nd Lieutenant W. F. Higginson;
25 men, Royal Garrison Artillery, with two 7-pr. guns under Lieute
nant R. H. E. Hutton;
75 men Bombay Sappers and Miners, under Lieutenant A. L. Paris.
The above were rationed for 10 days.
As His Highness the Sultan desired a clear day at Mokalla to arrange
certain details, I desired Commander Pears of H. M. S. “ JPersew ” to meet me
with his ship at Mokalla on Tuesday morning the 15th instant.
4. Early on Sunday, the 13th instant, we arrived at Balahaf, where I found
that the Sultans Saleh-bin-Abdulla and Mohsin-bin-Saleh were up-country. I
accordingly despatched a letter to them directing them to meet me at Balahaf